Beth Hoppe Leaves PBS to Oversee Long Form Programming at ABC News
Beth Hoppe has left PBS to oversee long form programming at ABC News, including “20/20.” Going forward, she’ll also run the Disney media arm’s Lincoln Square Productions shows and its digital features.
At PBS, Hoppe oversaw the rollouts of some Ken Burns’ documentaries and the launch scripted series “Mercy Street.” During her tenure, PBS grew from the 12th most-watched network in America to the sixth.
Below is Hoppe’s new boss James Goldston’s Friday note announcing his new SVP hire.
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Team,
I am delighted to welcome Beth Hoppe to ABC News in a new role as Senior Vice President for Long Form beginning in March.